Small Business Loans
Small business loans can help launch your startup, cover overhead costs, purchase equipment, refinance debt — and more. Here, you can compare business loan rates, calculate costs and explore your options to find the right loan for you.
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How to choose the best small business lender
Banks, credit unions and online lenders offer business loans. This guide helps you evaluate your options to determine which is best.
How do business loans work?
Like any loan, a small business loan is money borrowed from a lender that must be repaid with interest. Learn about types and how to qualify.
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How much will an unsecured business loan cost?
Costs can vary based on factors like interest, fees and repayment terms.
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How long does it take to receive a short-term business loan?
Online lenders offer fast loans, but banks tend to have the best rates and terms.
6 min read Oct 17, 2024 -
Documents you’ll need to apply for an unsecured business loan
Have your documents, like bank statements, ready when you apply for an unsecured business loan.
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What the Scrub Daddy tells us about the perfect business loan pitch
Got a business loan pitch? Here’s why Scrub Daddy’s TV pitch is the perfect guide.
6 min read Oct 15, 2024 -
Secured vs. unsecured short-term business loan
Learn the difference between a secured and unsecured short-term business loan and which one to use for different purposes.
6 min read Oct 14, 2024 -
Best easy business loans of 2024
Some of the best easy business loan lenders have lower eligibility requirements and offer a variety of loan types.
10 min read Oct 11, 2024 -
How to manage a business line of credit
Manage your business credit line with these tips on how to use a credit line.
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What is invoice factoring and how does it work?
Get your invoices paid immediately with invoice factoring. Here’s how.
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SBA definition of a small business
To qualify for certain types of funding and SBA loans and resources, you must meet the U.S. Small Business Administration’s definition of a small business.
5 min read Oct 08, 2024 -
SBA 8(a) program: How to qualify and apply
The SBA 8(a) program can help disadvantaged small businesses access government contracts and provides additional opportunities.
5 min read Oct 07, 2024